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So..............after seeing so many awesome Jeeps last night, we don't know what to do. We're going to go slowly, as somehow the mortgage and all that stuff still needs to be paid........but what are things that should be done? What is helpful to have done?

I'm looking at light guards, are they worth it? (I know, start small.....) Do I have to get a winch on the Jeep? What are the smaller, less costly yet effective things I should look for or put on my radar for the Jeep?

Thanks for all your help! And if I've put this in the wrong category, let me know!!

Not sure if it applies to yer year JK but an evap can relocation is a must. As for skids, get the most heavy duty, thickest, and well built the budget will allow... i would recommend, engine and trans/t case then diff covers all being the top priority.

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I have no idea what I'm doing... but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

I also hear JKs need a stabilizer relocate kit. Skids will protect all the good stuff under there. Then , maybe a traction device. A winch is a great addition and will get you out of trouble or assist someone else , but wheeling as a group we try to put a non winch person between two with a winch. When you want to increase tire size , thats where its gonna get costly because of other changes that will have to happen. Start slow , learn , have fun , do it again ! FjR68

Definitely skids.... We relocated the evap. canister over the winter and it was a PITA!!! There was a leak or issue somewhere that set the Svc Eng light on and it took weeks at the shop to fix the problem. Next Jeep, I will just put a skid over it and relocate when/if it broke.

Skids only reduce damage. If ya think your jeep will look the same after wheeling it. Guess again. You'll ding and dent little bits here and there. Most Skids are gonna take damage if you sit your jeep on top of something.

Budget boost and bigger tires are a good start. Don't spend too much until ya try it.

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Hey everyone, my name is Tyler and I'm brand new to joining the club and everything. I'm just starting out with my JKU and still paying it off while going to college. Other than what you all are saying with the skid plates and armor for the jeep I want to eventually upgrade my jeep to bigger tires and was thinking 33's. I just wanted to get some ideas for what to look for or where to look. Anyone have recommendations or opinions?

Hey everyone, my name is Tyler and I'm brand new to joining the club and everything. I'm just starting out with my JKU and still paying it off while going to college. Other than what you all are saying with the skid plates and armor for the jeep I want to eventually upgrade my jeep to bigger tires and was thinking 33's. I just wanted to get some ideas for what to look for or where to look. Anyone have recommendations or opinions?

As everyone else recommends - skid plates. Don't forget rocker skids/sliders! I know it just protects the Jeep body/cosmetics, but it's a common place for 1st damage on the trail...

Even a set of factory Rubicon rock rails are better than nothing

So I should take off my sideboards and get these? Is there a few of them available or are they expensive? Thanks!!!

Depending on what sideboards you have, not sure how many rocks they'll hold up to. Slider options are endless. I'm still using the factory Rubi one and knock on wood they've taken some good hits. Big problem with them is they don't protect the tub if you slide sideways into something.

Hey everyone, my name is Tyler and I'm brand new to joining the club and everything. I'm just starting out with my JKU and still paying it off while going to college. Other than what you all are saying with the skid plates and armor for the jeep I want to eventually upgrade my jeep to bigger tires and was thinking 33's. I just wanted to get some ideas for what to look for or where to look. Anyone have recommendations or opinions?

Hey everyone, my name is Tyler and I'm brand new to joining the club and everything. I'm just starting out with my JKU and still paying it off while going to college. Other than what you all are saying with the skid plates and armor for the jeep I want to eventually upgrade my jeep to bigger tires and was thinking 33's. I just wanted to get some ideas for what to look for or where to look. Anyone have recommendations or opinions?

Ok cool! Thanks for the advice. If I could get to bigger tires and a 2.5" lift all correctly installed with the things needed, I could be happy for a while. So many mods and so little money guess I better start saving all my pennies!